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23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, November 23, 2025

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free events nyc Cello Sonatas by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and More (with East River Views)
free events nyc Grammy-Nominated Musicians Perform Jazzy Tunes & Improvisations
free events nyc Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum
free events nyc Broadway Classics & Berlioz's Song Cycle: songs inspired by the night
free events nyc Metropolitan Opera Singer Joins Chamber Musicians Perform J.S. Bach & More
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Classical Music | Chamber Works by Debussy, Brahms, Schubert, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy the Chamber Music Recital performed by Juilliard musicians, featuring pieces from the Classical through Modern musical eras. Program: Claude Debussy (1862-1918) String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Schwanengesang Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Wind Quintet, Op. 43
   Manhattan, New York, NY
10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Museums | Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities


Spend your Sunday at a museum with free talks, art-making workshops, storytimes, and family gallery tours. Designed for visitors of all ages, these Sunday sessions offer a welcoming space to explore art and creativity together. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   Queens, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Museums | Sunday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Collective Improvisation and the Uncanny in Motion


Conclude the workshop with a final day of participatory movement, sound, and improvisation. This session continues to explore the uncanny mirroring and dynamics of social and political life through collaborative practice, inviting everyone to move, create, and think together. Schedule Highlights: Reading / Somatic Group: 12–1 PM Unambitious Stripper / On Seeing and Being Seen / Preparing the Eye to Hold Another Gently: 2:45–3:45 PM Doppelgänger Workshop: 4:45–6 PM
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Rowing Along the New York City Skyline


Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Bring water and sunscreen. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Chamber Works by Mozart, Haydn, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a Chamber Music Recital performed by Juilliard musicians, featuring pieces by musicians of the Classical through Modern musical eras. Program: Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Kleine Kammermusik, Op. 24, No. 2 Joseph Lauber (1864-1952) (arr. David Heyes) Quartet for Four Double Basses Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 76 No. 4, Hob. III: 78, "Sunrise" Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942) Concertino for Flute, Viola, and Double Bass Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Trio in E-flat Major for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano, K. 498 "Kegelstatt" Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) String Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 36
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | The Rule of Three: Practical Wilderness Survival


Learn more about how to stay safe outdoors in this hands-on session on essential wilderness survival skills. Discover the Rule of Three and learn why shelter, water, air, and food are critical when navigating the outdoors. Gain practical tips and tricks that deepen your understanding of nature. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Staged Reading | The Empty Shell of War: Holocaust Memory and Survival in Belarus by Award Winning Playwright (In Person AND Online!)


Responding to Holocaust denial in Belarus, Andrei Kureichik’s The Empty Shell of War follows a young Jewish girl from a Belarusian shtetl through the horrors of World War II to her postwar life. This staged reading includes live music composed and performed by D. Zisl Slepovitch, followed by a discussion with the playwright and artistic team.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Play | Top Girls: Dark Feminist Comedy by Caryl Churchill


Frequently regarded as one of the greatest plays of all time, Top Girls is a revolutionary work that asks: what does it cost to succeed in a man's world? Written by Caryl Churchill Directed by Jaclyn Biskup
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)


This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
2:00 pm
free, 1 drink...

Classical Music | Cello Sonatas by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and More (with East River Views)


Julian Schwarz, cello, and Asiya Korepanova, piano, perform a series of pieces from various musical eras. Program: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Cello Sonata in F Major, Op. 6 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Cello Sonata in G minor
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
2:00 pm
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Master Class | Family Latin Percussion Jam with Grammy-Winning Musician


The entire family is invited to experience Latin Percussion in all its forms and learn from the best! Try out the congas, maracas, timbales, claves, and more with Grammy-winning percussionist Reinaldo DeJesus, and drummer, composer, and woodwind player Martin Vejarano. The two musicians come together to introduce you to the world of Latin Percussion. Latin percussion instruments have been featured in thousands of the world's most famous, chart-topping recordings from classic salsa to classic rock. Join us for a music student jam, where participants will get introduced to the Congas, Maracas, Timbales, Claves, and more! No percussion experience necessary, and percussion instruments will be provided. This is an opportunity to explore the sounds, rhythms, and instruments from two of the best music teachers and music makers. Open for all ages and abilities.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
2:00 pm
donation-based, tickets required

Classical Music | Chamber Works by Haydn & Cesar Franck (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a Chamber Music Recital performed by Juilliard musicians, featuring two pieces. Program: Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2 César Franck (1822-1890) Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 14
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Museums | Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more. Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
4:00 pm
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Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft


Become a better writer! Sutiable for all levels. Writing exercises Personal attention Peer Workshop Guest Lectures
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Grammy-Nominated Musicians Perform Jazzy Tunes & Improvisations


A pivotal artist in shaping the sound of modern jazz piano, Fred Hersch has redefined the art form with boundary-pushing compositions. Nominated 17 times for Grammy awards, Hersch creates fearless and groundbreaking improvisations that have prompted The New York Times to describe him as "a master who plays it his way." For this singular performance, Hersch will be joined by special guest Miguel Zenon, one of the most innovative saxophonists of our time.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
4:00 pm
free, reservation required

Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Broadway Classics & Berlioz's Song Cycle: songs inspired by the night


Mezzo-soprano Gabrielle Barkidjija is joined by pianist Haerin Kim for a recital that features songs inspired by the night, including Berlioz's luminous Les nuits d'ete, and Broadway classics.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Metropolitan Opera Singer Joins Chamber Musicians Perform J.S. Bach & More


Soprano Kearstin Piper Brown joins Bach Vespers as the featured soloist in "Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht," fresh off performances with the Metropolitan Opera and the Run AMOC festival at Lincoln Center. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Orchestral Suite in D Major, BWV 1068: I. Overture Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) In dich hab ich gehoffet J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cantata 52 "Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht" Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) Magnificat quinti toni Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Praeludium in E Major, BuxWV 141
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Award-Winning Organist Performs Works by Shostakovich & More


Organist Iain Quinn performs a series of Romantic & Modern pieces. Program: Max Reger (1873-1916) Introduction and Passacaglia, Op. post. Robert Papperitz (1826-1903) Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele Benjamin Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936) Prelude and Fugue in D minor Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Divine Service in the Cathedral Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Confession (The Gadfly) Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Kazan Cathedral (The Nose) Iain Quinn (b. 1973) Continuum (N-O-T-R-E-D-A-M-E) Toccata on 'Victimae Paschali Laudes'
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:15 pm
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Classical Music | Chamber Works by Brahms, Schubert, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a Chamber Music Recital performed by Juilliard musicians, featuring pieces by composers of the Classical and Romantic musical eras. Program: Johann Brahms (1833-1897) (arr. Thomas Riebl) Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano in G Major, Op. 78 César Franck (1822-1890) Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) Gran Duo Concertante Franz Schubert (1797-1828) String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, D. 804 "Rosamunde"
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Classical Music | Chamber Works by Mozart, Brahms, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a Chamber Music Recital performed by Juilliard musicians, featuring pieces by composers from the Classical through the Modern musical eras. Program: Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881) Viola Sonata No. 1 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Cello Sonata in C Major, Op. 119
   Manhattan, New York, NY
8:00 pm
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